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Felix Neck Wildlife Trust
Founded 1964
Felix Neck Wildlife Trust is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of natural life on Martha's Vineyard. It pursues educational, research and wildlife management projects in a wide variety of areas all across the Island, and will join forces whenever appropriate with other agencies, both public and private, which share their goals.
Contact Alan Gowell, President, at 508.627.8892 or agowell@vineyard.net.
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Friends of Sengekontacket
Founded 1989
To protect and preserve water quality in Sengekontacket Pond and contiguous water bodies by identifying the impact on water quality of human activities and natural events; to promote awareness of these issues and work collaboratively with the Martha's Vineyard Commission, Dukes County Commission and others to develop a long term management plan.
Contact Albert A. (Hap) Hamel, Board President, at 508.627.6966.
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Lagoon Pond Association, Inc. (LPA)
Founded 1988
The LPA preserves the character of Lagoon Pond an all immediate adjacent areas: to protect and enhance the area's natural beauty; to preserve the resources of the Lagoon and adjacent waters; to cooperate with all other civic and conservation groups concerned with pollution of MV waters and atmosphere; and to cooperate with governmental bodies and agencies to solve civic and environmental problems as they affect the Lagoon Pond area.
Contact David Grunden, President, at 508.693.2478 or dgrunden@capecod.net.
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Marine and Paleobiological Research Institution
Founded August 2004
Education, research and public involvement in marine and paleobiological sciences, and preservation of our world fossil heritage.
Contact Frederick H.C. Hotchkiss, Director, at 508.693.3122 or hotchkiss@mprinstitute.org.
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Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, Inc.
Founded 1980
The mission of the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group is to act together to share and secure information, expertise, techniques, resources, etc. which will enhance and preserve the shellfish productivity of ponds located in the island towns; to exist and be operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.
Contact Richard Karney, Shellfish Biologist/Director, at 508.693.0391 or mvsg@adelphia.net.
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Nantucket Soundkeeper
Founded 2005
The mission of Nantucket Soundkeeper is to protect the marine waters bounded by Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Our motto is "Protect Today, Preserve Forever"
Contact Dean Bragonier, Program Director, at 508.648.3454 or dean@nantucketsoundkeeper.org
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The Polly Hill Arboretum
Founded 1998
The mission of the Polly Hill Arboretum is to perpetuate
the experimental tradition in horticulture established by Polly Hill by
sharing knowledge of plants and scientific procedure through educational
programs, research, plant conservation, and exploration. The Arboretum seeks
to preserve its meadows and woodlands, to promote an understanding of its
collections, and to encourage their utilization for scholarship,
observation, and the enjoyment of all.
Contact Karin Stanley, Education and Outreach Administrator at 508.693.9426 or karin@pollyhillarboretum.org.
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Sheriff's Meadow Foundation
Founded 1958
The mission of the Sheriff's Meadow Foundation is to conserve, administer and manage natural habitat for wildlife and all other lands that represent the beautiful, rural, natural character of Martha's Vineyard.
Contact Richard Johnson, Executive Director, or Norma Costain, Director of Development, at 508.693.5207 or costain@sheriffsmeadow.org.
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Tisbury Waterways, Inc.
Founded 1988
Tisbury Waterways protects and improves the waterways of Tisbury by increasing public awareness, promoting regional support and resource development, collecting and disseminating educational and informational materials and working cooperatively with existing citizens and governmental groups on issues related to the local marine environment.
Contact Melinda Loberg, President, at 508.693.9309 or melindaloberg@yahoo.com.
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Vineyard Conservation Society
Founded 1965
The Vineyard Conservation Society is dedicated to protecting the environment of Martha's Vineyard. VCS is primarily active in land conservation, education and advocacy. VCS is a local, member-supported non-profit organization working with landowners, other environmental groups and public officials to permanently conserve land, guide growth, promote environmental awareness and encourage public participation.
Contact Sally Lasker, Adminstrator, at 508.692.9588 or vcsinc@vineyard.net.
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Vineyard Energy Project
Founded July 2003
The Vineyard Energy Project promotes sustainable energy choices through education, outreach and advocacy.
Contact Kate Warner, director, at 508.693.3002 or kate@vineyard.net.
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